2-22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Check that the fuel hose joints are securely connected. more than two
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Push and pull [A] the fuel hose joint [B] back and forth
times, and make sure it is locked.
Leaking fuel can cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious burns.
Make sure the hose joint is in- stalled correctly on the delivery pipe by
sliding the joint.
If it does not locked, reinstall the hose joint.
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F
uel Hose Replacement
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
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Remove the connector bracket from the air cleaner hous-
ing.
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Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor connector.
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Be sure to place a piece of cloth around the fuel hose joint. Wipe off the dirt of
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the surface [A] around the connection
using a cloth or a soft brush.
W
hen removing with flat tip screwdriver
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Insert the flat tip screwdriver [A] into slit on the joint lock
[B].
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Turn the driver to disconnect the joint lock.
W
hen removing with fingers
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Open and push up [C] the joint lock with your fingers.
Prying or excessively widening the joint lock ends for fuel hose
removal will permanently deform the joint lock, resulting in a loose or
incomplete lock that may allow fuel to leak and create the potential for
a fire explosion To prevent fire or explosion froma damaged joint lock,
do not pry or excessively widen the joint lock ends when removing
the fuel hose. The joint lock has a retaining edge that locks around
the housing.
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Pull the fuel hose joint [A] out of the delivery pipe [B].
Fuel is flammable and explosive under certain con- ditions and can
cause severe burns. Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel
must be completely wiped up immediately. When the fuel hose is dis-
connected, fuel spills out from the hose and the pipe. Cover the hose
connection with a clean shop towel to prevent fuel spillage.
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Clean the delivery pipe.
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Cover the delivery pipe with the vinyl bag to keep it clean.
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